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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 811.75 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 811.75 and 267.11 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 811.75 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/811.75 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 811.75 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 216,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,826.54/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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